Roustabout
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Sitting, standing, walking, lifting materials, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, climbing using legs and arms, balancing, stooping, kneeling, repeated bends, crawling, reaching high and low, and repetitive twisting or pressure, involving wrist and hands. Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds for a duration of at least 3 minutes. Hearing, seeing (including depth perception and peripheral vision), ability of rapid mental coordination simultaneously. Must be able to tolerate continuous vibrations and elevated noise levels as well as tolerate wearing personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, a hard hat, steel toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body harness. Mentally alert for entire regular shift of 8 to 14 hours.
Roustabout: A Roustabout handles the equipment and supplies that are sent to the rig. Also assists in general work around the rig.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Unload equipment.
- Relieve the roughneck on the floor, put pipe on catwalks (lay down pipe), grease the crane, assist the service hands in rigging up tools, and perform daily inspection of BOP equipment.
- Load and unload supplies and equipment.
- Fuel the rig, monitor hole fill-ups while pulling out of hole, lining up trip tank, measure pipe, and inspect and ensure all safety and riding belts to make sure they are in good condition.
